Implementation of Global Entry, the United States’ customs and border protection programme for trusted travellers, will soon allow pre-approved US citizens to fast track security at Saudi Arabia’s airports. Read full article »
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service’s Robyn Miller spoke to FTE about SmartGate’s US Global Entry trial and the future plans for the project. Read full article »
The automated border control system at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is expected to process its 1-millionth passenger before the end of 2012, just nine months after going live. Read full article »
Six new PARAFE automated border control e-gates have been installed at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to simplify passenger processing at border control checkpoints. Read full article »
A new e-gate system has been introduced at Sofia Airport, allowing passengers from the EU, EEA and Switzerland to enjoy automated border clearance. Read full article »
Haneda and Narita airports are testing a new biometric identification system in an attempt to speed-up the immigration process at the two airports. Read full article »
An expedited immigration service has been introduced by Air China at London Heathrow Airport to speed-up the border clearance process for priority passengers. Read full article »
Four new biometric-based e-gates have been installed at Marseille Provence Airport to expedite processing at immigration checkpoints. Read full article »
Passengers flying from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport can now make use of the biometric-based CLEARcard, which is designed to speed-up the security screening process. Read full article »
Sydney Airport has revealed that it is to install additional SmartGates, which use facial recognition technology to speed-up the immigration process. Read full article »